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Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
The publicist for Scottish painter Jack Vettriano says he has been found dead in his apartment in FranceABC News - 18h -
Singing Butler painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
The artist, best known for The Singing Butler, was found dead at his apartment in the south of France.BBC News - 12h -
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82
The "9-5" singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer.BBC News - 5h -
Yankees amend long-standing facial hair policy, will now allow 'well-groomed beards'
The policy, instituted in the 1970s by George Steinbrenner, forced players to trim their hair upon joining the team.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'
New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says
Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policyCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
It turns out Venus Williams won't play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas OpenABC News - Feb. 23 -
This tax break for lower-income retirement savers is a 'well-kept secret,' expert says
The retirement savings contributions credit, or saver's credit, can help offset funds added to retirement accounts. But most taxpayers don't claim it.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play, why they run it so well, and how other teams fare
The Eagles have an unstoppable play the league may try to ban againCBS Sports - 6d -
Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election ...The Guardian - 6d -
Yankees Spring Training Notes: Austin Wells lobbies way into lineup; Will Warren the 'talk of camp'
Yankees catcher Austin Wells made his spring training debut Wednesday and he and Aaron Boone raved about Will Warren after his impressive start.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battle
Pope Francis "slept well" overnight and was resting Thursday after signs of improvement as he continued to receive hospital care for double pneumonia.NBC News - 4d -
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Trump said Zelenskyy ‘does not have the cards’. But how well is he playing his own hand? | Olga Chyzh
The US president has no interest in countering aggressors. His short-termist game plan will cost America dear. The White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be ...The Guardian - 1d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Is there no limit to Trump’s ever-expanding presidential powers?
Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to bend the federal bureaucracy to his will.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There
Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.Wired - 6d -
5 Powerful Ways to Create an Inspiring Work Culture
To retain top talent and remain competitive, follow these strategies for building a modern work culture.Inc. - 6d -
Power outage leaves most of Chile in darkness for hours
A sweeping power blackout left most of Chile in darkness for several hoursABC News - 6d -
The Dubious Theory Behind Trump’s Power Grab
If the president gets his way, it will mark a significant change in the operations of the national government and a major shift in power.The New York Times - 5d -
Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Country
Most residents had power restored by midnight but the situation remained unstable. President Gabriel Boric blamed power companies for not acting faster.The New York Times - 5d -
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.The New York Times - 5d -
Flower power! Female in Focus awards – in pictures
This year’s prizes go to female photographers exploring autism, breast cancer and the lesbian community at Sappho’s rock Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
What to know about a series of powerful volcanic eruptions
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...CBS News - 4d -
How The Power of 3s Can Improve Your Communication
Third times a charm isn’t just a saying, it’s a hint. Good things come in threes.Inc. - 2d -
As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand
Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.The New York Times - 1d -
Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help
Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'
President Trump suggested in a new post that tech billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest allies, needs to be “more aggressive" — presumably referring to his efforts to slash spending, downsize ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep
And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Salah: Liverpool's 'big guys' need another title
Mohamed Salah said Liverpool's modern-day legends "need another title" after they swatted aside Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Salah needs trophies to win Ballon d'Or - Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his team need to win a trophy this season for Mohamed Salah to have a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or.ESPN - 6d -
Graham: House budget proposal needs 'major overhaul'
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says the House-passed budget resolution that is the key to unlocking President Trump’s agenda will need a “major overhaul” before passing the ...The Hill - 5d -
'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - 5d -
China’s partnership with Russia needs to have limits
As Moscow’s top trading partner, Beijing wields substantial economic leverage over the KremlinFinancial Times - 4d -
England bowler Wood may need knee surgery
England fast bowler Mark Wood will see a specialist next week amid fears he could require surgery on a left knee issue sustained at the Champions Trophy.BBC News - 3d -
Congress needs to put DOGE in a time out
While Musk has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of industry norms and government regulations, there’s a fine line between disruption and outright illegality. DOGE is crossing that line.The Hill - 3d -
